Questions tagged [packages]
In electronics packages refer to the physical encapsulation of a device. Most package names are standardized, so for example a TO-92 package will have similar dimensions and pin spacing between manufacturers so the same PCB footprint may be used. Be aware however many packages have subtle variations, for example TO-206AA, TO-206AB and TO-206AC.
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Breakout Board for 1.27 mm to 2.54 mm
Is there any breakout board like this for 1.27 mm to 2.54 mm pitch?
Example for 1.27 mm:
Example for 2.54 mm:
I also appreciate any hint how to perform this conversion on any other cheap way.
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How do I pick a part that goes into a breadboard when I order it?
I have just bought some 555 timers and they are timers for microelectronic circuits...could anyone tell me what I need to search for in order to get larger ones which will fit a breadboard? Thanks
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ICs ("chips") are typically packaged in what material?
ICs are typically packaged (encapsulated) in a black "plastic". What is this packaging material made of?
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In i.e. a TO-220 package, why is mounting the (pin connected) tab to case safe?
All the time I hear that the tab on a TO-220 like package is electrically connected to the centre pin, for example "out" on voltage regulators.
Does mounting them to a heatsink (of which may come in ...
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Standard packages for compact SMT crystals
There is an old and bog standard form factor for SMT crystals - HC49/US.
The problem is that HC49/US takes a lot of real estate on the board. It's 12mm long.
Another problem with crystals and ...
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Correct pin naming of BGA and DIL chips
Some ICs have their pins labelled only with numerical values and some use alphanumeric labels. I want to know what is the correct naming term for these cases.
Is it ok to call all the chips with ...
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Pin 1 in OPA237UA in SO package
I have built some circuit and it doesn't work.
Can I ask if my interpretation of datasheet is correct?
There is no hole, no proper dot on my package, but there is a symbol with 2 concentric circles ...
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is there a standard name for surface-mounted 0.1" pitch DIP packages?
I've seen several boards that have ICs that look very similar to standard through-hole DIP packages (in particular, the packages have pins on 0.1" pitch), but the boards do not have any holes for the ...
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NOR Gate is Working Correctly with Vcc Pin Disconnected
I modified my Sega Master System to have a pause button on the actual controller. To process the signal, I soldered a quad NOR gate to the I/O and CPU circuits in the console. The idea is that the ...
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What is the difference between VQFP, HVQFP, TQFP & PQFP?
VSC7145XRU-31/C - this IC uses PQFP package
the replacement component for that TLK2201 uses HVQFP package
also TLK2541 uses TQFP
that's why i wanted to know whats the clear difference between ...
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What is the impact of package on SMD capacitor
Most of electronic component exist in different package for different reason, it can either be power rating, reachable value, power dissipation... As far as I understood, the size of resistor ...
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What is µMAX IC package?
While ordering free samples from Maxim I have often seen components packaged as µMAX.
What is µMAX? When googling for it all I get are some Maxim components. If I look at google images I get an ...
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ESR and ESL, small package vs large (SMD)
I was wondering if someone could explain why larger package capacitors (1210) are supposed to have more ESL and ESR than a smaller - say 0603 package?
I would imagine the larger package is still ...
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What standard governs the dimensions of SMT chip resistors and capacitors?
I am aware of the JEDEC registered outlines, which define the standard mechanical dimensions and tolerances for a wide variety of solid-state packages.
However, these standards do not appear to cover ...
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